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Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:29:53 GMT
Taxman Fires 13 'Cheat' Tax Collectors
[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) says it has fired thirteen of its workers in the 2020/2021 fiscal year to save its image in its task of collecting taxes from Malawians.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:26:37 GMT
UK-Based Nurses and Midwives Launch Non-Profit Charitable Association
[Nyasa Times] Malawian nurses and midwives based in the United Kingdom (UK) have launched a non-profit making charitable association to improve access to essential healthcare services for all.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:25:25 GMT
MP Lunji's Remains Taken to Nkhota Kota for Burial
[Nyasa Times] The body of the late Martha Lunji Mhone Chanjo has been taken to Nkhota Kota where she will be laid to rest.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:22:49 GMT
'Say Sorry,' High Court Orders Sembereka to Apologies to Ben Phiri
[Nyasa Times] The High Court in Lilongwe has given Brussels-bound ambassadorial appointee, Reverend McDonald Sembereka up to 22 July this year to apologise to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) senior official, Ben Phiri over an allegation that P...

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:15:16 GMT
Nkhamanga Chiefs Plead With Chakwera to Install Gondwe As New Paramount Chikulamayembe
[Nyasa Times] A group of traditional leaders under Themba la Mathemba Chikulamayembe of Rumphi on Friday made an impassioned appeal to President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera to urgently endorse and install Joseph Bongololo Gondwe as the new paramount chief.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:12:45 GMT
New Local Firm, Wemas Comes With Unmatched Medical Insurance Packages
[Nyasa Times] There is a new kid on the block which has become a force to reckon with in the country's medical insurance landscape. It is answering to the name, Wella Medical Aid Society (Wemas)

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 07:54:05 GMT
Malawi Labs Eye Double Iso Rating By 2024
[Nyasa Times] Malawi Government has embarked on ambitious plan to get all the 10 existing HIV testing molecular laboratories accredited with the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) at the rate of two per year by 2024.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 17:11:50 GMT
NBS Bank Revamps Digital Banking Platform
[Nyasa Times] Malawi's leading financial institution NBS Bank has upgraded its digital banking platform to provide easy banking solutions for both customers and prospective customers.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:21:24 GMT
Zim, Malawi Revise Bilateral Trade Agreement
[The Herald] ZIMBABWE and Malawi are engaged in talks to revise their Bilateral Trade Agreement to ensure its provisions speak to a modern-day investor and assist in addressing pressing development needs of the two countries.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 09:33:27 GMT
Shortage of Instructors Cripples Adult Literacy Programmes
[Nyasa Times] A study by the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) has cited inadequacy of instructors as one of the challenges suffocating efforts to promote adult literacy programmes in the country.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 09:32:46 GMT
Salima Sugar Company Ventures Into Charcoal Briquettes Production
[Nyasa Times] They are not just here to produce sugar. Not at all. Salima Sugar Company- on the shores of Lake Malawi in the central region--is engaging itself in a project that will not only advantage thousands of Malawians who fight for energy - in...

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:27:28 GMT
Global Fund Donates 76 Ambulances, Motorcycles and Medical Supplies
[Nyasa Times] Global Fund on Tuesday handed over 56 of the 76 fully equipped ambulances, 64 motorcycles and medical equipment to the Malawi Government to boost the country's response to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:39:48 GMT
Study Shows Malawi Has 500,000 Epileptics
[Nyasa Times] Epilepsy Warriors Foundation has appealed for enhanced integration of epilepsy and mental health disorders into existing primary and community health services as a way of increasing access to services for people with the conditions.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:32:07 GMT
Central Region Pool League Secures Sponsorship
[Nyasa Times] The Central Region Pool League (CRPL) has finally secured sponsorship from Lilongwe based PJ Pytes and VB Courier Services.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:30:46 GMT
Electoral Commission Moves to Fill Vacancies
[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has moved to fill existing vacancies and has since invited Expression of Interest for the provision of consultancy services, which will facilitate the recruitment of the officers.

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:29:09 GMT
Minister Lowe Hails Maward Program for Improving Agriculture Sector
[Nyasa Times] The Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development Lobin Lowe has commended the Malawi African Women in Agriculture Research and Development (MAWARD) programme for their efforts towards realization of an inclusive, agricultur...

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:21:18 GMT
Zim, Malawi Businesses Challenged
[The Herald] ZIMBABWE and Malawi businesses should synergise operations and position themselves to tap into the vast market opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:49:52 GMT
Mask Up, Don't Shut Up - Congress of Trade Unions
[Nyasa Times] Malawi's staggering economy could be brought further to its knees when the country's Congress of Trade Unions proceed with plans to protest the passing of the Labour Relations (Amendment) Bill in Parliament. The Bill, which now awaits a...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:46:34 GMT
Anti-Graft Boss Appeals for Information to Investigate Corruption Which Enables Forest Crime
[Nyasa Times] Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) director-general, Martha Chizuma, has appealed to members of the general public to provide the graft busting body with information that could lead to investigation of long held and widespread allegations tha...

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:45:12 GMT
Multichoice Introducing Maisha Magic Movies to DStv Malawi
[Nyasa Times] Authentic East African story-telling available on Maisha Magic Movies will from July 26 from 15hrs (CAT) be enjoyed by Malawian DStv subscribers on DStv Compact, DStv Compact Plus and DStv Premium packages.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:35:26 GMT
Moyale, Ntopwa Share Spoils
[Nyasa Times] After sending Mzuzu Warriors packing from the FDH Bank Cup on Saturday, Ntopwa Football Club, The Amaghetto Kids, shared a point each with Moyale Barracks in the TNM Super League on Sunday at Mzuzu Stadium.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:34:44 GMT
Malawi, Zimbabwe Sign Bilateral Trade Agreement
[Nyasa Times] Malawi and Zimbabwe on Monday signed bilateral trade agreement in order boost trade between the two countries.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 08:20:04 GMT
Grow Bananas As Serious Business, Smallholder Farmers Advised
[Nyasa Times] Joseph Nkhoma, a civil servant working as veterinary medicine expert in the Department of Animal Health and Livestock Development in Lilongwe, ventured into farming as a hobby a couple of years ago but now he has realised farming is a h...

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:50:14 GMT
Govt Goes Flattery to Justify Retrogressive Laws
[Nyasa Times] In what can best be described as hypocrisy of the highest order, the Tonse government has assured Malawians that it remains committed to engaging stakeholders in discussion on matters of national importance, including the much-detested ...

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:50:15 GMT
Flames Fail to Burn Mambas
[Nyasa Times] The Malawi National Football Team, The Flames, failed to fulfil their promise of burning The Mambas of Mozambique in their second game at the COSAFA Cup.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:09:59 GMT
Malawi's Survey Confirms Astrazeneca Vaccine Efficacy
[VOA] Blantyre -- In Malawi, a survey by the Ministry of Health to help ascertain the efficacy of AstraZeneca vaccine has shown its effectiveness in fighting the coronavirus. The survey was based on current hospital admissions of COVID-19 patients ac...

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 10:56:11 GMT
A Fight Against Corruption in Malawi
[Nyasa Times] This should provide a historical perspective in the fight against corruption in Malawi from Kamuzu Banda's era to the incumbent president, Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 10:04:59 GMT
Covid-19 Hits Hard Unvaccinated Malawians! 'Get Jabbed,' Govt Implores
[Nyasa Times] Malawi is registering a skyrocketing increase in infections of the new Covid-19 Indian variant and, as Nyasa Times has learnt, 81.2 percent of those that have been infected in the last month are those that have not been vaccinated, a de...

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 08:44:19 GMT
TNM Courts Parliament On Mudzi Wathu Initiative
[Nyasa Times] Malawi Stock Exchange-listed mobile network operator TNM Plc, has partnered Members of Parliament to help drive mobile phone penetration, financial inclusion and community development through its Mudzi Wathu initiative.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 08:39:26 GMT
Analyst, Malawians Condemn MCP MP Chilapondwa for Calling Active Citizens 'Frogs'
[Nyasa Times] Social and political commentator Wonderful Mkhutche has described as unfortunate the post the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) member of Parliament for Ntchisi South, Ulemu Chilapondwa, has made on his Facebook in which he has likened Malawi...



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